Project Manager Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median project manager in the Milwaukee area earns $100,350 a year ($48.25 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($102,320) and 3% above the Wisconsin median ($97,580). Half of the 6,790 project managers there earn between $79,270 and $129,380.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,670 | $60,840 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $79,270 | $76,720 | $78,440 |
| Median | $100,350 | $97,580 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $129,380 | $123,850 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $152,930 | $139,140 | $167,970 |
| Average | $104,900 | $99,720 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 6,790 | 21,610 | 1,066,670 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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- San Jose, CA: $135,120
- San Francisco, CA: $135,040
- Seattle, WA: $130,380
- Washington, DC: $127,030
- New York, NY: $126,660
- Sacramento, CA: $124,350
- San Diego, CA: $117,460
- Denver, CO: $116,740
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- Logistician: $78,560
- Human Resources Specialist: $74,970
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.